Kia Seltos 2025 vs Honda Elevate : Nets will catch, and so is you if you are interested in buying a stylish and feature-rich midsize SUV that is meant to be driven in 2025. Instantly your thoughts will turn to the names Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate, which are both good contenders in the ₹11–18 lakh price range. They offer eye-catching looks, modern features, and reliable performance. Thus, which one should you choose? Well, let’s break it down to help you decide.
Design and Road Presence
The 2025 Kia Seltos looks modern and sporty. It has updated LED headlamps, a bold front grille, and connected tail lamps that give it a premium appearance. From the outside, Elevate appears more rugged and SUV-like with its tall stance, wide grille, and muscular lines. If you are after a bold, traditional SUV look, you’ll probably prefer the Elevate, while the Seltos goes for the sleek urban look.
Interior and Features
Inside, the Kia Seltos feels premium with its dual screen layout, soft touch materials, and a panoramic sunroof in higher variants. It comes loaded with many features including a 10.25 inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). The Honda Elevate also has well-designed interiors but with a much more basic touch. It has been equipped with a 10.25 inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a single-pane sunroof, and an additional spacious rear cabin. In terms of technology and premium touches, Seltos edges out.
Engine and Performance
Engines available are 1.5L petrol, 1.5L turbo petrol, and 1.5L diesel. All engines are refined and offer a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. The turbo petrol, in particular, is entertaining to drive. Elevate has only one engine: A naturally aspirated petrol ₹1.5L with a manual or CVT automatic transmission. Smooth and dependable as it is for punting in cities and driving on the highway, Elevate lacks the punch Seltos’s turbo engine delivers.
Safety and Value
Both SUVs have standard safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, and rear camera among others. ADAS is offered as a standard feature in upper variants of Seltos so it scores when compared with the new-age safety technology. Price-wise, Elevate is a bit easy on the pocket, especially in the mid-variant range.
If you want to have more advanced features, more engine options, as well as a feeling of driving a premium car, then you should choose Softer Seltos. But, if you’re looking for a reliable and spacious SUV with a bold look to be used every day, Honda Elevate is a really intelligent choice.